Roope.

[Shaking hands with Philip.] No, I'll walk into Holborn. [In the doorway.] Oh, by-the-by, I've a message for you, Phil.

Philip.

From whom?

Roope.

Barradell, of all people in the world.

Philip.

[Surprised.] Sir Timothy?

Roope.

He's home. I crossed with him yesterday, and we travelled in the same carriage from Dover.